[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 145 (Friday, September 8, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E818]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF THE SAVANNAH FIRE DEPARTMENT

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                     HON. EARL L. ``BUDDY'' CARTER

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 8, 2023

  Mr. CARTER of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank the 
Savannah Fire Department for its unwavering service towards our 
community. Throughout my time in government at the local, state, and 
federal levels, I have always known them to be a reliable force for 
good in the Savannah area. For example, in early March the Savannah 
Fire Department saved the life of a young girl at a swim meet.
  An 11-year old girl was swimming at the Chatham County Aquatic Center 
when she began to drown. Savannah Fire responded to the call and found 
the young girl unable to breathe and in cardiac arrest. The 
Firefighters quickly began CPR, and they continued until she regained 
breathing and a pulse. Thanks to the quick actions of Savannah Fire, 
she is still with us today.
  I would like to personally thank Advanced Firefighter Phil Haag, 
Captain Brian Smith, and Advanced Firefighter Mario Smith for their 
actions in saving this young girl. This is just one of the many ways 
they keep our community safe every single day.

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